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Pathologists confirm blood clot killed Gen. Lokech

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Geoffery Serugo
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RIP Gen. Paul Lokech

Pathologists have confirmed blood clot as the cause of death for Deputy Inspector General of Police Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech after a postmortem was carried out.

In a press release, police says there is no need to suspect any foul play since there cause of his death has been established as natural causes.

“We want to further inform the public that a post-mortem examination was carried out on the body of the deceased, by a team of 4 pathologists. Also present were;  Brig. Gen. Dr Stephen Kusasira, the Director Medical Services in the UPDF, the personal Doctor of the late, Dr Ben Khiingi and two family representatives.The team of pathologists established that the victim got a fracture of the right ankle joint, around the end of July, 2021. It was a simple fracture which was being managed at RUBY Medical Centre, by an Orthopedic Surgeon. They put a POP cast at the victim’s leg and managed him as an outpatient, with regular reviews. They further encouraged him to do mild exercises while at home” reads the police statement.

It further continues “It was further established that the pain in the right leg started increasing in the last 2-3 days, and the victim notified his Orthopedic Surgeon, who scheduled an appointment for him on the 21.08.2021, at around 8.30am -900am.  Indeed at around 7:54, the victim called the Orthopedic Surgeon to reconfirm their appointment. It is unfortunate, that shortly after, the victim started facing breathing problems and called his personal Doctor, Dr. Ben Khiingi, who rushed to the home, but found the victim breathing his last and died. During the autopsy, the pathologists opened the right lower leg, which got injured, and found a very big blood clot, that had formed in one of the big blood vessels. They further opened his chest and found part of the blood clot had been carried into the lungs. As a result, both vessels in the  lungs were blocked, thus leading to the shortage in breath and subsequent death. It was thus concluded as death due to natural causes”.

Police has also released a burial programme for the departed Deputy IGP, Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech indicating he will buried on Friday August 27, 2021 at Baibir village Pader Town Council.

“The IGP would wish to inform all family members, relatives, friends, in-laws, well-wishers  the UPF and UPDF fraternity  and all members of the public, that the burial arrangements for the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Major General Paul Lokech, who passed away on the 21.08.2021 is as follows; Wednesday  25.08.2021: The body will be transported to his home at Kitikifumba in Kira Division, for prayers and viewing.Thursday 26.08.2021: The body will leave Kampala for his home in Baibir village in Pader District.Friday 27.08.2021: Burial will take place at Baibir Village, Ludele parish, Pader Town Council, in Pader District”

“We want to inform all mourners and well wishers, planning on visiting the family or attending the vigil and service at the deceased’s home, that due to #Covid-19, they are reminded to wear a mask, sanitize or regularly wash their hands with soap and also maintain social distancing”.

The police further warned that there is a capacity limit with the burial arrangement at the home in Kampala as well as in Pader and at the burial grounds at Baibir village, Pader district saying that for those planning on paying their last respects in the village, are also advised to do so in a safe manner.

“Our enforcement teams will maintain safety and security within and around all venues”.

The force says the burial will be with full honors from the police, while the gun salute will be conducted by the UPDF. The pallbearers are UPDF officers at the rank of Major General, while the sword bearers are police officers at the rank of Commissioner.

“We wish to thank all mourners, well wishers and the public for an incredible outpouring of messages of love, support, encouragement and prayers. The late DIGP Major General Paul Lokech, was among the best commanders in the force, who bravely put his country first and took the risks to protect Ugandans. We pray that the Almighty God provides comfort and peace to the family, relatives, friends, in-laws and all well wishers, the UPF and UPDF fraternity”.

 

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Somalia President, AMISIOM mourn Gen. Lokech, as he is praised him for defeating Al-Shabab

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Geoffery Serugo
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RIP Gen. Lokech

President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed of Somalia has mourned the departed Deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj.Gen. Paul Lokech praising him for restoring peace in Somalia.

“Our heartfelt condolences to H.E @KagutaMuseveni and the people of Uganda on the passing of maj Gen Paul Lokech. A great friend of Somalia, The “Lion of Mogadishu” played a massive role in defeating Al-Shabab. He will not be forgotten” reads a tweet from President Sharif.

Gen. Lokech passed on yesterday at his home in Kira Municipality along Kira-Kasangati road but according to his person doctor, Gen. Lokech broke his ankle five weeks ago but was in good shape.

However, on Thursday night he booked an appointment with his doctor which he confirmed in the morning at 6 am but an hour later the doctor was called informing him that Lokech had collapsed

Paul Lokech, was a senior military officer at the rank of Major General, in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, who was appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Uganda Police Force on 16 December 2020.

In the same spirit, the African Union Mission in Somalia has also mourned the passing on of the “The Lion of Mogadishu”.

“The entire African Union in Somalia (AMISIOM) is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of former sector One Commander, Major General Paul Lokech in Kampala Uganda. Maj.Gen. Lokech served as the commander of Uganda’s AMISIOM  contingent from May 2011 to 2012 and again between December 2017 to December 2018. During his distinguished tours of duty, we all remember him as a man of character, great courage, integrity and honour. he was brave and strategic fighter, who was instrumental in commanding the counter-insurgency operations that drove Al-Shabab out of Mogadishu in October 2011”  reads the statement.

It further reads “As a tower icon in the fight against armed  militants, he leaves an enduring legacy that will never be forgotten. We hold his family, UPDF and the people of Uganda in our prayers, as we remember his incredible and valiant contribution to peace and security in Somalia”.

 

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Breaking: Deputy IGP Lokech passes away

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Our Reporter
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RIP Gen Paul Lokech

The deputy IGP Lokech has passed away.
According to his person doctor, Gen. Lokech broke his ankle five weeks ago but was in good shape.

However yesterday night he booked an appointment with his doctor which he confirmed in the morning at 6 am but an hour later the doctor was called informing him that Lokech had collapsed

Paul Lokech, was a senior military officer at the rank of Major General, in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, who was appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Uganda Police Force on 16 December 2020.

More details will be updated

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Elly Karuhanga steps down as Chairman Board of Directors dfcu Bank Ltd

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Our Reporter
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Elly Karuhanga

The Chairman Board of Directors at dfcu Bank Ltd Elly Karuhanga has announced that he is stepping down. Karuhanga said during the 56th Annual General Meeting held yesterday at Bank headquarters.

Speaking during that meeting Karuhanga said; “I formally inform the shareholders as I have already informed the directors that I intend to retire early from the chairmanship of the board but I would like to retire.”

He stepped down after stakeholders voted him for another two years as the chairman board of directors. Karuhanga gave a one-month notice ending September 30, 2021 for stakeholders to look for another person who will replace him as the chairman board of directors.

“I want to tell you that this is an emotional moment for me because Dfcu has made a big difference in my life. I am very thankful that you kept giving me the opportunity every time I came up for reelection. I now must give way to younger people to come and save our bank. I pledge my entire support as I leave,” he said.

In July this year, he stepped down as the board chairman at Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP).

He previously chaired Uganda Soft Drinks Manufacturers Association board, Uganda Chamber of Mines & Petroleum, Development Finance Co. of Uganda Ltd., British American Tobacco Uganda Ltd and Director & Legal Counsel at Canmin Resources Ltd.

Elly Karuhanga is also on the board of Nile Breweries Ltd and Marasa Holdings Ltd. and Chairman for Uganda ThinkTank Foundation, President of The Rotary Club of Kampala, Senior Partner at Kampala Associated Advocates, National Social Security Fund Uganda, Chairman-Governing Council President at Alternative Dispute Resolution and Member of World Trade Law Association.

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Odonga Otto jubilates after Court nullified the election of Komakech as Aruu County MP

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Geoffery Serugo
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Odonga Otto (courtesy photo)

The High Court in Gulu has nullified the election of Komakech Christopher as the Member of Parliament for Aruu County.

In March 2021 this year, Odonga Otto ran to court challenging the election of Komakech. Through his lawyers, Otto averred that Komakech was irregularly nominated.

They contended that Komakech did not resign from Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital where he worked and that he continued to receive salaries and allowances from the ministry even while he campaigned.

“The law required that all those running for parliamentary elections ought to have resigned from public office by July 12, 2020, but Mr Komakech did not submit the requisite resignation papers at the time of his nominations,” Otto’s lawyers told Court adding that In August, he reportedly received Shs700,122; “he then received Shs700,122 in September and Shs100,000 in October, all through his ABSA bank account.”

In his ruling, Justice Asiimwe Tadeo nullified Komakech’s election and ordered the Electoral commission to conduct fresh elections within three months.

Komakech, an Independent candidate polled 9,327 votes as Otto garnered 5,953votes in the January 14 election.

Upon court ruling Otto took it on twitter saying that; “After going through Harassment during campaigns, detaining my car for 90 days, remanding me Gulu to prison, going to Nairobi hospital after poison, Justice Asimwe Tadeo nullifies Aruu elections. I see God’s hands through him. I am all in tears.”

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Panic as former Kyambogo University staff delete examination results of over 29,000 students

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Simon Kabayo
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Kyambogo University Senate Building

Former Kyambogo University staff have allegedly deleted results of over 29,000 students from the University database. The students were set to graduate after finishing their studies.

The suspects were formerly working as information technology officers in the Directorate of Information Computer and Technology. These were identified as Mr. Shamuni Zziwa, Philemon Wengari, Hudson Kisutu and Joshua. Other affected services are the University servers, library system and the university email.

The affected student’s data can hardly reflect in the Students’ portal including their cumulative assessment or track of their academic records. Initially, the ‘blame’ was attributed to the integration from the AIMS system to the new whole ACMIS.

The University Vice Chancellor, Eli Katunguka confirmed that the former staff who had resigned from the University services but declined to officially hand over the systems and the software are the exact suspects.

“We are sure they are the ones in charge of all these particular things that were deleted,” Prof. Katunguka said.

He added that the University is set to graduate 7500 students from September 21 to 23 and yet some of them are among the 2900 students whose results have been deleted.

The University administration has reportedly set up a committee to look into the matter and iron out the underlying issues sooner than 21st September, the set date for Graduation.

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UNEB releases 2020 UACE results

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Our Reporter
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UNEB ED, Dan Odongo

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has today released the 2020 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examination results.

Results were officially released in a ceremony held at State House Nakasero presided over by the Minister for Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, in the presence of UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo and UNEB Chairperson Mary Okwakol.

“I congratulate those who have performed well in this examination. While the attraction of university education appears to remain strong, I wish to appeal to our young people to consider taking advantage of the opportunities available in tertiary and vocational institutions,” janet Museveni said.

The Board conducted the examinations between 12th April and 3rd May, 2021 under the theme “Integrity and Security in the Management of Examinations; the Health and Safety of the Learners is a joint Responsibility”.

Ninety eight thousand three hundred ninety two (98,392) candidates registered for the 2020 UACE examination from 1,952 centres compared to 104,476 candidates from 2,094 centres in 2019.

Forty one thousand, one hundred ninety (41,190) female candidates registered for UACE in 2020 compared to 43,625 in 2019. Females constituted 41.9 percent of the total number of candidates who took the examination in 2020.

The UNEB Exexutive Director Dan Odongo said the rate of absenteeism of candidates at UACE in 2020 has remained about the same at 1 percent in 2019, and has been reducing over the last five years.

An analysis of the overall candidates’ performance in the examination shows that a very high percentage of candidates (99.2 percent) qualified for the award of the UACE, more than the 98.6 percent of 2019. There is better overall performance than that of 2019.

“At the minimum two Principals level required for University admission, 68,013 candidates (69.8 percent) qualify, which is 2,290 more than in 2019. In cases where one Principal and two Subsidiary passes levels are considered for admission to other tertiary institutions, 89.3 percent of the candidates will qualify,” Odongo said.

In terms of percentages, female candidates performed better than their male counterparts at the principal level pass (A-E) in Arts (Humanities), Mathematics and Physics.

Male candidates were better in Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Art, and General Paper. Female entries for the Sciences and Mathematics have remained far lower than that of the males. Only 26.7 percent sat for Mathematics, 6.9 percent for Physics, 13.2 percent for Chemistry; and 12.3 percent for Biology.

According to Odongo, cases of malpractice at this level have remained low. The reported ones have been mainly external assistance in Mathematics, Biology and Computer studies. “In accordance with Section 4 (3) of the UNEB Act, 2021, the Board, has withheld those results and will accord the affected candidates a fair hearing before passing a final verdict,” he said.

“UACE results have been uploaded on each centre portal and heads of centre can download the results. Hard copies of the results will be available from UNEB Ntinda offices when the situation becomes more favourable. All centres will be informed accordingly.”

Interested persons may access the results of individual candidates through SMS by typing UACE, leave a space then type the correct index number of the candidate, e.g. U0000/501 and send to 6600.

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Gov’t indefinitely suspends Chapter Four, CCEDU and 52 other NGOs for failure to file annual returns and audited books of accounts

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Geoffery Serugo
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Nicholas Opiyo, the executive director of Chapter Four

The National Bureau of Non Government Organisations (NGO Bureau) has suspended the activities Chapter Four, Citizens’ Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda (CCEDU) and 52 others for failure to file annual returns and audited books of accounts.

According to the Executive Director of the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO Bureau) Okello Stephen they have established that 23 NGOs are operating with expired permits contrary to section 31(1) and 32(1) of the NGO Act 2016.

“The NGO Bureau under the Ministry of Internal Affairs is mandated to register, regulate, monitor, inspect, coordinate and oversee all NGO operations in the country. As a result of its monitoring and investigation functions the NGO Bureau has found that 54 NGOs are non-compliant with the NGO Act 2016,” he said.

He said 15 organisations filed to file annual returns and audited books of accounts to NGO Bureau contrary to section 39 (2) and (3) of NGO Act of 2016 and other non-compliances and 16 are operating with registering with the Bureau.

“I call upon the from the national, district and sub-county level to help in enforcing the decision by ensuring that these affected organisations halt their activities,” he said.

Nicholas Opiyo, the executive director of Chapter Four said the National Bureau for NGOs notified them of the indefinite suspension of the permit of the Organisation for what they term failure to file returns and disclosing our sources of funding. We are working with the authorities to clarify what we believe is a misunderstanding.

“We will be writing to the National Bureau for NGOs reminding them of this and other documents filed with them and other authorities in Jan this year. Audited accounts, source of funding etc. We have always acted above board and repudiate any representation of unlawful conduct on our part,” Opiyo said.

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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa expands ‘World without Waste’ partnerships

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Our Reporter
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Eng. Dickson Kwesiga, Aquila Investments Limited Founder and Samuel Kangave, PRI Manager after signing the MoU at Lugogo.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda, through its Plastic Recycling Industries initiative (PRI), has expanded its World without Waste partnerships in Uganda to increase plastic waste collection efforts countrywide.

The Company signed two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Kampala-based recycling companies FengHuang Plastics Industries and Aquila Investments Limited, committing to work together to step up collection and recycling.

“We are proud to be working together with new partners to increase the number of youth and women being gainfully employed in PET waste collection and recycling it into valuable material for manufacturing and export. Our responsibility is to collect and recycle plastics, and we would like to encourage everyone to join us in this cause. We are excited to have Fenghuang and Aquilla partner with us. Together we can do more,” said Samuel Kangave, PRI Manager.

Signing the partnerships at the Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA) Showgrounds Coca-Cola stand today were, PRI Manager Samuel Kangave, Fenghuang Director Jackie Gong Younting, Aquila Investments Director Eng. Dickson Kwesiga, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda Public Affairs & Communications Director Simon Kaheru.

Jackie Gong Younting, a Director at FengHuang – a limited liability company engaged in the recycling of plastics in Uganda, said her company has the capacity to recycle up to 500 tonnes a month and was excited to partner with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa to keep Uganda clean and green.

“We have been in Uganda for 10 years and over this period, we have employed thousands of Ugandan youth. Our main business is to recycle plastics especially PET and we are honoured to do it with a reputable and committed company such as Coca-Cola Beverages Africa. We want to keep Uganda clean and continue providing jobs for the youth,” she said.

The partner representatives said they were proud to be working together with them to increase the number of youth and women being gainfully employed in plastic waste recycling. Together, PRI, Fenghuang Plastic Industry and Aquila Investments collect over 1,500 tonnes of PET Waste a month for recycling into PET flakes.

Aquila Investments Limited Founder, Eng. Dickson Kwesiga, said his dream and ambition was to work with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa on reducing or eliminating plastic waste in Uganda.

“It has been my ambition for Aquila to partner with Coca-Cola and I am happy that we are here today. We are currently processing and exporting between 100 & 150 tonnes of PET per month, and with this new partnership, we will achieve a lot more. We have the same goals and objectives as of making Uganda cleaner,” said Eng. Dickson Kwesiga.

Plastic pollution is currently one of the biggest environmental concerns due to the rise of single-use plastics. It has toxic pollutants that damage the environment and cause land, water, and water pollution.

Studies estimate that only 500 tonnes of plastic waste in Uganda is being properly managed. This indicates a collection efficiency of 30%, implying that most of the waste generated is not safely recycled and goes into the environment. A recent study by UN Environment Program (UNEP) showed that plastic production has quadrupled over the past four decades— with its authors warning that if that trend continues, the making of plastics will make up 15% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

During the MoU signing at the Coca-Cola stand at Lugogo, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Public Affairs & Communications Director, Simon Kaheru, said the business was committed to PET Waste collection as a sustainability pillar.

“We are very proud of the partnerships that we have built over the years on this journey to rid Uganda of plastic waste. We look forward to signing more partnerships of this nature to make a difference to all Ugandans down the generations. I call upon more partners to join this effort and for the government to take note that private businesses can exist to solve a social problems,” he said.

“The Coca-Cola Company globally launched our ‘World Without Waste’ initiative with an ambitious goal of helping to collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle sold globally by 2030. Partnerships are an important element of this ambition, and today we are moving closer to over-delivering on our target,” he said.

“Plastic waste separation and recycling is everyone’s responsibility, so I ask every Ugandan to think of Recycling when they use any plastics,” he added.

Since launching the initiative, the company has underwritten and implemented new recycling campaigns, as well as reinvented existing ones while adhering to the values of a closed-loop circular economy: a system in which all of the plastic packaging the company produces is designed to be recycled, kept in the economy, and reused in food and beverages.

At PRI, waste plastic is transformed into flake products which are mostly sold to foreign markets. These are then used to manufacture a range of products like polyester fibres (a base material for the production of clothing, pillows, carpets, etc.), polyester sheets, strapping, or back into PET bottles.

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DFCU registers growth in asset base, deposits and liquidity in terms of cash and balances

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Geoffery Serugo
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dfcu AGM

Dfcu has registered a tremendous growth in asset base, deposits, shareholders and Increase in liquidity in terms of cash and bank balances in 2021 compared to 2020 financial year.

According to the 56th Annual General Meeting which convened yesterday, the growth is alluded to customer’s commitment to deposit and withdrawal of cash and buying shares, loans and advances and other bank services.

The financial year report indicates that there is an 18% increase in asset base from Shs 2,958 billion to Shs 3,498 billion, upheld by strong growth in liquid assets and loans and advances.

“The Group’s deposit base grew by 27% from Shs 2,039 billion to Shs 2,595 billion. The growth was as a result of both newly acquired and existing clients across the business segments. Management implemented a clear strategy of growing the liability base, as well as retention of the existing customer relations,”read in part of the report.

Shareholders’ funds grew by 4% from Shs 569.7 billion to Shs 592.9 billion as result of increase in retained earnings. Net Loans and Advances to Customers grew by 15% despite a challenging year as a result of solid growth in underlying Business as the Bank continued to support customers and key sectors of the economy.

The report shows that Net loan loss provisions increased by 107% from Shs 14 billion in 2019 to Shs 30 billion in 2020. The increase in the net loan loss provisions is attributed to the negative impact of Covid-19 on our customers’ business operations. There was also a higher than anticipated impairment charge on the financial asset of Shs 50bn in 2020 compared to Shs 10bn in 2019.

“Overall interest income increased by 6% from Shs 325 billion in 2019 to Shs 342 billion in 2020 due to the increase in the loans and advances and government securities. Net profit after tax decreased to Shs 24 billion due to the negative impact of provisions for loans and advances, and impairment of the financial asset.” reads in part of the report

The company remained well capitalized with capital ratios of 19.34% and 20.94% for tier one and two capital respectively. It also shows 59% Increase in liquidity in terms of cash and bank balances. Overall liquidity position remained strong with an average liquid assets ratio above 35%.

During the meeting Mr. Friedrich C. Pelser and Ms. Arimi Barbra were re-elected as Directors

Mr. Pelser is a Chartered Accountant with over 19 years’ work experience and is currently working as an Investment Director with Arise B.V. He holds both a Bachelor and an Honours degree in Accounting Science from the University of South Africa. He has extensive experience in African financial institutions, Investment Banking and Private Equity which brings valuable insights to the board. His appointment demonstrates the continued commitment from Arise B.V. to dfcu’s growth and success.

Ms. Arimi is the Head of Marketing and Communications at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and is a member of the Board of Directors of the CEO Apprenticeship Program Alumni Association.

She is a seasoned Marketing Professional, Associate of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). She has extensive experience in the areas of governance, communication, product development and strategy which she brings to the Board.

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